Tag: el altar
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The Yellow Lagoon – El Altar trekking
A first approach to hiking and mountaineering The “Laguna Amarilla” (4150 m.) or Yellow Lagoon is located in the crater of El Altar peak, in the Sangay National Park, within the Chimborazo Province. In the last years, trekking to this lagoon has become increasingly popular. Despite all the hours required to reach the lake, the…
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High mountains in Ecuador
Ecuador is the perfect destination for trekkers, hikers, and mountaineers. Crossed by the Andes, we have plenty of middle mountains (below 5.000 m), high mountains (above 5.000 m), with several types of treks and hikes along the mountain range. In Ecuador, a high mountain is above the 5.000 m., and is generally snow-covered on a…